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Hannah Joy on Board of Health

This year's legislative session produced a bill on behalf of the governor's office, HB 1152, that would change the current makeup of health districts. Although this bill has been significantly neutered compared to its original bill, it still violates the most basic democratic principles of our country.

There are currently 35 decentralized local health jurisdictions in Washington state. The makeup of each BOH depends if it is a home rule county or not. In the instance of Skamania County, we are not and so our BOH is made up of our three elected County commissioners.

The board can expand itself, according to current laws, but must not have a majority of un elected officials. The board must also appoint a local health officer “who must be an experienced physician or osteopathic physician who has a Master of Public Health degree or equivalent.”

Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Member of the Year Award

Hannah Joy Skamania Chamber of Commerce Award

Carson, WA – Today, Hannah Joy announced her candidacy for State Rep for position one in Washington’s 17th Legislative District.

Hannah Joy made the following statement: 

As a small business owner and mother of six, I have strived to make my community a better place by putting people first. From owning a newspaper and hardware store in Skamania County, to serving as the committeewoman of the Skamania County Republican Party, I have fought for individual liberty, property rights, school choice, and firmly opposed all mask mandates in the state of Washington. 

Washington is at a crossroads. We need strong leadership that will stand up against the mandates from Governor Inslee. We need to overhaul our education system and promote school choice, not the indoctrination we see coming down from Olympia. It is the duty of the legislature to pass laws that improve the lives of Washingtonians. Instead, we continuously watch as the legislature stands by as a rubber stamp for an out of touch executive. 

As your representative, I will represent eastern Clark County and Skamania County. I look forward to campaigning vigorously throughout the district to hear your concerns and to fight for you in Olympia.

Hannah Joy is available for interviews. If interested, please email the Press Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call via cell at 360-954-8717 .